Anne Bagamery
Anne Bagamery is the Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in France and elsewhere in Europe. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @abagamery.
April 30, 2020 | International Edition
KPMG France Recruits 10-Lawyer Team to Create IP/IT DepartmentThe new department is the latest move by KPMG Avocats to broaden its practice beyond its parent firm's traditional competencies in tax and corporate law.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
April 29, 2020 | International Edition
Gide Cuts Partner Distributions and Spending to Weather COVID-19 CrisisAnnouncing the "precautionary" measures, the Paris-based firm said it would maintain salaries, raises and bonuses based on 2019 performance.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
April 29, 2020 | International Edition
Gide and Willkie Advise Air France-KLM on €7 Billion in COVID-19 AidIf approved by the European Commission, the deal would be the largest such support package to date in France, Gide said.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
April 24, 2020 | International Edition
Amazon France Loses Appeal Over Worker Safety From COVID-19Facing heavy fines, the company said it would keep its French warehouses closed through April 28 while it evaluates "the best way to operate in light of the decision."
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
April 24, 2020 | International Edition
Orrick Adds an M&A Partner in Paris, Anticipating a Post-Crisis UpturnOlivier Jouffroy joins from Clifford Chance with experience in strategic sectors for Orrick.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
April 21, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Paris Cuts Associate Pay, Staff Hours and Spending in Response to COVID-19The cuts are in addition to region-wide measures announced this week.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
April 20, 2020 | International Edition
Amazon France Extends Shutdown Pending AppealThe online retailer will keep its six French warehouses closed through Wednesday while awaiting the outcome Tuesday of its appeal of a court order to limit its business or face heavy fines.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
COVID-19 Recovery: French Firms See 'Light at the End of the Tunnel'The government's announcement of a May 11 target date to start reopening the economy is changing the conversation for law firms and their clients.
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds a Restructuring Partner in ParisThe hire is the latest in a series of high-profile moves by firms in the French capital to bolster their bankruptcy teams amid the coronavirus crisis.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
April 16, 2020 | International Edition
Gide and Clifford Chance Advise on €1 Billion COVID-19 Bond IssueProceeds from the bond issued by the Council of Europe Development Bank will help European countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
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